Medical Assistant/LPN – Primary Care | Tampa, FL
Metro Healthy Communities (FQHC-Look-Alike) | Full-Time | Outpatient only
One of Tampa Bay's best non-profit healthcare employers is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Primary Care team. Metro Healthy Communities is mission driven and offers the opportunity to make a difference in a workplace that values high-quality patient care and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Sign on bonus totaling $1200
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Exceptional Medical, Dental & Vision insurance and much more
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Fully outpatient setting with no hospital responsibilities
About the Role
Metro Healthy Communities is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC-LAL) providing primary care, HIV/HCV/HIV Prevention/STI services, and a wide range of patient-centered supportive and behavioral health services. The Medical Assistant/LPN is an essential member of the care team, providing direct clinical support, coordinating patient care, and ensuring accurate documentation while serving diverse populations, including underserved, LGBTQ+, and uninsured patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered clinical support in a primary care setting
- Prepare patients for visits by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, screenings, and updating health records
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, injections, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing within scope of practice
- Coordinate patient care by managing referrals, diagnostic testing, medication requests, and follow-up activities
- Perform other duties within MA/LPN scope of practice
- Travel to various locations as needed
Qualifications
- Current Florida LPN license or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant or LPN experience preferred
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy and injection experience
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
- Valid Florida driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
- Must pass Level II background check, fingerprinting, and E-Verify employment eligibility
Metro Healthy Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Medical Assisting: 2 years (Required)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
- Administering injections: 1 year (Required)
- EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tampa, FL 33603 (Required)
Work Location: In person
